Status:
COMPLETED
Comparative Efficacy Research of Robot-Assisted Therapy With and Without Constraint-Induced Therapy in Stroke Rehabilitation
Lead Sponsor:
Taipei Tzu Chi Hospital, Buddhist Tzu Chi Medical Foundation
Conditions:
Cerebrovascular Accident
Eligibility:
All Genders
20-80 years
Phase:
NA
Brief Summary
There are 3 specific study purposes. First, we will examine the treatment effects of RT combined with dCIT (RT + dCIT) compared to RT, dCIT, and a dose-matched control therapy (DMCT) in stroke patient...
Detailed Description
This research project will investigate the efficacy of RT in sequential combination with dCIT relative to the therapies given alone and study the factors relevant to outcomes prediction to inform clin...
Eligibility Criteria
Inclusion
- 6 months onset from a first-ever unilateral stroke
- an initial UL subsection of the Fugl-Meyer Assessment score of 20 to 56
- minimal motor criteria to receive CIT (i.e., ≥ 100 wrist extension and ≥ 100 extension at the thumb and any two other digits)
- no excessive spasticity in any of the joints of the affected UL (modified Ashworth scale ≤ 3)
- without upper limb fracture within 3 months
- be able to follow study instructions and perform study tasks (Mini Mental State Examination ≥ 24)
- welling to provide written informed consent
Exclusion
- physician-determined major medical problems or poor physical conditions that would interfere with participation
- excessive pain in any joint that might limit participation
Key Trial Info
Start Date :
August 1 2013
Trial Type :
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation :
ACTUAL
End Date :
July 31 2016
Estimated Enrollment :
46 Patients enrolled
Trial Details
Trial ID
NCT01907139
Start Date
August 1 2013
End Date
July 31 2016
Last Update
February 3 2017
Active Locations (1)
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Buddhist Tzu Chi General Hospital Taipei Branch
New Taipei City, Taiwan, Taiwan, 23142